General Statement:

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s Custodian supports the Fleet Mission and Visitor Experience Philosophy by maintaining and cleaning the building premises including carpets, lighting, hardware, etc.

Reports to:  Custodial Supervisor and/or Director of Engineering and Facilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities, including mental requirements of position:

1. Clean and service womens’ restrooms.


2. Clean glass, empty all trash containers and pick up trash on floor in assigned locations. 


3. Vacuum lobbby, science center, theater, lecture hall, and staff offices. 


4. Clean and sweep north and south entrances.


5. Sweep, mop, and buff all hard surface floors.


6. Use carpet extractor


7. Wipe door glass and check for gum in all areas.


8. Responsible to be knowledgeable of safety and emergency plan manual procedures.


9. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor and/or manager

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE PERSON ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION.  PRINCIPAL DUTIES ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THOSE FUNCTIONS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS JOB.  AN INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OUTLINED ABOVE.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT STATE OR IMPLY THAT THE ABOVE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION.  AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES AS REQUESTED BY MANAGEMENT.  ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY.

Tools and equipment used to perform this position:  broom, vacuum, janitorial supply cart, buffer, cleaning supplies, including but not limited to, bleach, window cleaner, towels. 

Experience, education, or skills required of the incumbent in this position:

• One year experience in a position which involved customer service and routine cleaning. 


• Knowledge of Balboa Park, San Diego Attractions, and the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center extremely helpful.


• Ability to communicate to patrons and staff.


• Ability to work independently.

Supervision, direction, or guidance provided for this position:  Position performs routine duties without direct supervision.  Supervision required to set priorities, train on new responsibilities, and monitor work.

Physical Requirements of this Position:

Medium Work:  Position involves ability to frequently or constantly exert up to 20 pounds of force and occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects.

Business Location Presence:  This position requires physical presence at the business location during all assigned working hours in order to adequately perform all duties.